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Microsoft Software Engineer Interview Questions

Behavioral questions for Microsoft SWE interviews 2025. Covers growth mindset, Create Clarity, Generate Energy, and Deliver Success leadership principles.

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Question 1Technical Questions

Walk me through how you would approach solving a problem you have never encountered before.

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Question 2Technical Questions

What tools, technologies, or methods do you use to stay organized and productive?

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Question 3Technical Questions

Tell me about a time you had to explain something technical to a non-technical audience.

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Question 4Technical Questions

Describe a technical concept from your field that you find particularly interesting. Why?

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Question 5Teamwork

Tell me about a successful team project you contributed to. What was your role?

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Question 6Adaptability

Tell me about a project that did not go as planned. How did you adjust?

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Question 7Adaptability

Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a major change at work.

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Question 8Teamwork

Describe a situation where your team faced a tight deadline. How did you collaborate to meet it?

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Question 9Teamwork

Give an example of a time when you helped a struggling team member. What did you do?

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Question 10Leadership

Tell me about a time you took the lead on a difficult project. What approach did you take?

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Question 11Leadership

Tell me about a time you had to make an unpopular decision. How did you handle it?

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Question 12Adaptability

Describe how you handled a situation where priorities shifted unexpectedly.

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Question 13Teamwork

Describe a time when you had to work with someone whose work style was very different from yours. How did you handle it?

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Question 14Adaptability

Give an example of a time you had to learn something new quickly to complete a task.

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Question 15Leadership

Give an example of how you have developed or mentored someone on your team.

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Question 16Leadership

Describe a situation where you had to motivate others who were resistant to change.

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Question 17Adaptability

Tell me about a time you changed your mind after receiving new information. How did you handle being wrong?

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Question 18Teamwork

Describe a situation where you helped a teammate grow or develop a new skill.

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Question 19Career Goals

How do you approach learning something completely new in your role?

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